HTML & CSS code editors

by cbnet

Posted: 12 years ago 29 replies

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I have started learning HTML & CSS. I have to do certain changes in my header. Which code editor is best to use?

#code #css #editors #html

Patrick 12 years ago

Your Html/Css knowledge is the best code editor
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- krrahman 11 years ago
  
  Very good answer that recalling my sense
  
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WPcrew 12 years ago

This is personal preference, but I'm using Notepad++ (started 2 months ago cause it's open source). I used Komodo, but it's to slow on startup (also free).

99% of newbies (and over 50% of experienced coders) will tell you Dreamweaver.
I used also HTMLPad, but it's not free.
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- Farish 12 years ago
  
  I use sublime text. It has an unlimited trial and some plugins that really help coding efficiency like emmet.
  
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webworksbd 12 years ago

notepad++ is best. You can use it. it's free and opensource.
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Reda Lagrana 12 years ago

I also recommend Notepad++

If you paste in some html code. Go to language > H and then choose HTML.

Same apply to other languages, just choose the first letter that the code begin with.

Good luck!
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DJL 12 years ago

I use NotePad++ most of the time, but the CoffeeCup free version is also very handy, as it has a built-in preview window.
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cbnet 12 years ago

How is Brackets as compared to Notepad++
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- shahriyar 12 years ago
  
  I recommend Dreamweaver, using it over 10 years+.
  
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  krrahman 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by shahriyar
  
  I recommend Dreamweaver, using it over 10 years+.
  
  Thank you for good advice
  
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- Istvan Horvath 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by cbnet
  
  How is Brackets as compared to Notepad++
  
  It is browser based (brackets) and doesn't work in all browsers. Not recommended.
  
  Besides those mentioned already, PSPad is another good, free text editor.
  
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- krrahman 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by cbnet
  
  How is Brackets as compared to Notepad++
  
  can you add some tips how how starts? and what enhancement there?
  
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taylerhughes 12 years ago

Stay away from Dreamweaver.

For a free editor check out Notepad++.

For a small fee check out Sublime Text 2.

For a professional editor 100% Coda 2. It's perfect in almost every way.
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Shashie 12 years ago

Try Coffeecup HTML Editor
best for someone beginning in HTML & CSS
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Chad Kimball 12 years ago

Notepad ++ is the best editor there.. and it's free..
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krrahman 12 years ago

I am using notepad ++ because it is almost error free. Dreamweaver little confusing with design mode and code mode. Better go for notepad ++
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sham2 12 years ago

Hello cbnet! Its depend on you that in which editor you can edit code easily.
My first choice is Adobe Dreamweaver . Because Adobe Dreamweaver is user friendly . Dreamweaver have some features that help you to write your code easily.
My second choice is Notepad++ its also good for code editing .
My third choice is netbeans.
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Game On 12 years ago

notepad++ is the best one
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robertstephenl85 12 years ago

I recommend you to use Dreamweaver or Notepad++. You can instantly preview what you done by changing a tab in Dreamweaver. And if you want to see what you done you need to open your browser in notepad++. Now, it's your choice.
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datastyling 12 years ago

Hi Robert,

I would suggest you use NETBEANS editor as it also supports SVN & GIT and many more..i've been using this for almost 3 years now and it's very comfortable to use with less hassle.

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muzzo 12 years ago

use Notpad++
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Alexx 12 years ago

Have been using Sublime Text for the past few years, and haven't got anything bad to say about it. Would definitely recommend it.

Also, take a look at Atom. It's a new open source editor from GitHub.
https://atom.io/
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RobinInTexas 12 years ago

Dreamweaver generates lousy code. I stick with Notepad++
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GregBrooks 12 years ago

Notepad++ is fine.

I prefer Sublime Text 2/3 (free)

Dreamweaver is awful. Even though it "works", the code quality that it generates is awful. Your pages will take longer to load, they won't work great across all the browsers, etc.
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bawany 12 years ago

i would say, dont use Dreamweaver right now, you're in learning phase right now, and you need to type all the codes and syntax your self to keep them in your mind, at this stage use normal notepad and get grasp on your coding skills. once you're strong with that than you can use Dreamweaver or check out for TopStyle pro (for CSS)
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K Meier 12 years ago

The best way to learn html & css is to NOT use any WYSYWYG editor.

I use Aptana Studio. It's free and it works on Windows and Mac.
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Prashaant 12 years ago

Brackets is what I use now. The latest version is SUPER! and it does not run off a browser... it's a download..
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sachin121 12 years ago

Adobe Edge Code (Preview) is a lightweight HTML and CSS editing tool that includes preview, quick editing, and integrated visual design features
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yukon Banned 11 years ago

Notepad++ & WAMP covers everything I need for web/dev.
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